How to pronounce ming bai (明白) in Chinese

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明白

míng bai

Characters & meanings

明
míngT2

白
baiT0

surname Bai

Common mistake

明白 means "clear; obvious". Give each syllable its full tone (rising, neutral) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.

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